When the Jordan Brand schools take place in games benefiting Coaches vs Cancer, they'll be doing so in these special Jordan CP3.VI & Melo M9 shoes.
The shoes will be released to the public on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
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Converse unveils the third and final sneaker in the Chuck Taylor All Star collaboration with Grammy® Award winning band Green Day timed to the band’s album trilogy release Green Day ¡Uno! Green Day ¡Dos! Green Day ¡Tré! The third design in the collection, Green Day ¡Tré! Chuck Taylor All Star will be available on January 15 at Converse retail stores and www.converse.com.
Converse released the first design in this collection on September 25, 2012 in conjunction with the band’s release of Green Day ¡Uno! and a second style on November 13, 2012 along with the release of Green Day ¡Dos!. The entire collection is inspired by the band members and the three new album covers for Green Day ¡Uno! Green Day ¡Dos! Green Day ¡Tré!
Green Day ¡Tré! Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse’s third sneaker of the collection features a screen print of the Green Day ¡Tré! album title, set against the blue background of the album jacket. This line also features a strong contrast of black and pink x’ed out pattern with Tré Cool’s image on the tongue of the shoe. Suggested Retail Price: $60.00
Green Day’s new albums are the follow-up to the Grammy® Award-winning “21st Century Breakdown,” and are produced by the band’s long-time producer, Rob Cavallo.
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Black History Month represents many things. Civic leadership, social stewardship, community activation and much more.
Nike recognizes the importance of this meaningful month with not only a product collection, but a larger recognition of the power of sports to impact society. The 2013 Nike Black History Month Collection mantra, “Be Bold. Be True.” celebrates athletes fearless in action and fueled by a purpose.
Tennis legend Serena Williams represents Nike Women’s with a special edition Nike Dunk Sky Hi. Williams’ provided creative inspiration for the Nike BHM Dunk Sky Hi which features a special pattern consisting of a tennis ball emanating with lighting bolts, showing how she empowers young women, especially through the secondary school she helped build in Kenya.
The Nike Dunk Sky Hi is a classic Nike style reinvented. Taking the iconic Nike Dunk off of the court and into the streets, the Nike Dunk received the wedge treatment for the girl looking for a little lift in her step. Nike classics are reinvented and reworked to reflect modern day demands. Nike Designers took great care in preserving the classic silhouette of the Nike Dunk inserting a slight wedge while staying true to the original lines and panels that make the Nike Dunk an icon.
In keeping with a tradition of honoring organizations that give back and inspire youth, NIKE, Inc. will make a financial contribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America with proceeds from the Nike BHM Collection. The Nike BHM Dunk Sky Hi will debut beginning January 26.
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Black History Month represents many things. Civic leadership, social stewardship, community activation and much more.
Nike recognizes the importance of this meaningful month with not only a product collection, but a larger recognition of the power of sports to impact society. The 2013 Nike Black History Month Collection mantra, “Be Bold. Be True.” celebrates three athletes fearless in action and fueled by a purpose.
Consisting of seven shoes, two t-shirts, a Destroyer jacket, Nike Elite socks and 5-panel hat, the 2013 Nike BHM Collection will debut beginning January 26. A consistent design aesthetic weaves through each product in the collection, with a color palette including black, grey and brown highlighted in orange. The color orange is particularly meaningful with its bold hue and tie to Nike’s DNA since its 1972 inception.
Now more than ever, athletes at all levels have a unique ability to extend their voice beyond sports. Soccer superstar Didier Drogba, tennis legend Serena Williams and basketball phenom Kevin Durant provide creative inspiration for the product collection based on their commitment to giving back to their communities.
All three athletes are celebrated in this year’s collection with each having an individual logo created. Drogba with a light bulb morphed with soccer ball, representing his ongoing involvement in bringing solar light bulbs to impoverished areas in Africa. Williams’ icon consists of a tennis ball emanating with lighting bolts, showing how she empowers young women, especially through the secondary school she helped build in Kenya. Durant’s icon represents hopes and dreams of young athletes, with a basketball hoop merging with a cloud formation, a nod to the support he has given to his hometown recreation center in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, a place he attributes for helping him realize his own dreams. The three icons are infused into a distinct Nike BHM print pattern that appears throughout the collection.
The collection is a dual effort between Nike Sportswear lifestyle product and Nike Basketball performance product. Nike Sportswear BHM shoes include the Nike Lunar Force 1, Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite Hi, Nike Dunk Sky Hi and Nike Air Force 1 Downtown. Nike Basketball shoes complete the BHM collection with special versions of the KD V, LEBRON X and KOBE 8 SYSTEM; all three featuring black, grey and orange with the signature Nike BHM print. These signature shoes will debut on court during pro basketball’s Martin Luther King Jr. tribute day on Monday, January 21 .
In keeping with a tradition of honoring organizations that give back and inspire youth, NIKE, Inc. will make a financial contribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America with proceeds from the Nike BHM Collection.
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Lebron X
Kobe 8 System
Nike Air Force 1
KD V BHM
Nike Dunk Sky Hi
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Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.
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It's game day for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team as they'll host the Louisville Cardinals at the XL Center. Tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. and the game will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network. You can also listen on the IMG/UConn Radio Network.
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UConn Women's Basketball links
Hartley probable, Stewart doubtful for Louisville [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]
UConn women: No time for the pain [carl adamec – snyuconn.com
Can Kelly Faris Guard Tamika Catchings Or Maya Moore? [john altavilla – hartford courant]
Bria Hartley Likely To Play Tuesday; Stewart Doubtful [john altavilla – hartford courant]
Stefanie Dolson Now An Impact Post [john altavilla – hartford courant]
Guard Play Soaring For UConn [john altavilla – hartford courant]
Hartley Gets Some Work In, Hopes To Play Vs. Louisville Tuesday [rich elliott – ct post]
Dolson Enjoying Career Season, Looking To Be The Best [rich elliott – ct post]
Huskies Looking To Get Settled In At Home [rich elliott – ct post]
Hartley optimistic about playing against Louisville [jim fuller – new haven register]
Heart to heart talk worked wonders for Moriah Jefferson [jim fuller – new haven register]
Preview: UConn women host Louisville [lee lewis – republican-american]
No. 3 UConn Welcomes Louisville Tuesday at 9 p.m. [uconnhuskies.com]
UConn's Dolson enjoying best season [ct post]
Kelly Faris Moving Up List As One Of UConn's All-Time Defenders [hartford courant]
Most Steals At UConn [hartford courant]
Bria Hartley upgraded to probable for meeting with Louisville [new haven register]
UConn women will likely be without Stewart tonight vs. Louisville [the day]
Hartley hoping to heal, help [the hour]
UConn Men's Basketball links
Wrapping Things Up From XL [dom amore – hartford courant]
A Little More on Amida Brimah, UConn's New Commit [david borges – new haven register]
Rick Pitino: "I'll Be Long Dead, But Kevin Ollie's Going To Be an Unbelievable Coach" [david borges – new haven register]
Kevin Ollie Taking Part in Infiniti Coaches' Challenge [david borges – new haven register]
Notes/Quotes from Louisville: “Russ — he’s good. He’s so fast.” [kevin duffy – ct post]
Post-game video: Louisville [gavin keefe – the day]
Louisville suffocates Huskies [john silver – snyuconn.com]
Outclassed [uconn huskies basketball]
No. 1 Louisville rolls UConn [ct post]
Siva-Smith backcourt outdo Napier-Boatright [ct post]
Louisville very worthy of No. 1 ranking [ct post]
Louisville Shows Why It's No. 1, Dominating UConn In Second Half [hartford courant]
UConn's Newest Recruit Watches Game [hartford courant]
Siva's Foul Mood Didn't Last Too Long [hartford courant]
Huskies fall to top-ranked Louisville [new haven register]
Best never rest, as No. 1 Louisville men hold off UConn [the day]
No. 1 Louisville dumps UConn men [the hour]
UConn Football links
DC answered a question in his mailbag [desmond conner – hartford courant]
Pair of former Huskies training in IMG program [jim fuller – new haven register]
Husky Great John Dorsey Named Kansas City Chiefs G.M. [uconnhuskies.com]
Other UConn related links
M. Soccer. Carlos Alvarez Shining at MLS Combine [uconnhuskies.com]
Huskies Claim Six First Place Finishes at Yale Invite [uconnhuskies.com]
W. Track. Victoria Flowers Named BIG EAST Field Athlete of the Week [uconnhuskies.com]
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While San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, it's what is at the top of the cover that caught my attention.
Do you notice it Boston Red Sox fans?
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PORTLAND, Ore. (January 15, 2013) – adidas today announced the launch of the D Rose 3.5 signature basketball shoe. Designed and developed with Chicago Bulls superstar point guard Derrick Rose, the shoe has improved performance, bolder style and more personal details than its predecessor and will launch worldwide on January 31.
“My main thing is always sharpening up my game and improving my body and with the D Rose 3.5 adidas took that same approach,” said Rose. “This shoe takes the best things from my last shoe and made them even better. I’m more comfortable and supported on the court and bringing some real serious style too.”
The D Rose 3.5 shoe is inspired by Derrick’s dedication and hard work to his game and features adidas’ most innovative performance technology, premium and rich style elements and personal details.
“We’re excited to launch the D Rose 3.5 and continue a historic season in our partnership with Derrick,” said Lawrence Norman, vice president, adidas global basketball. “The intricate performance improvements, personal design details and bold style represent how the D Rose signature collection turns heads on and off the court and showcases the best from adidas basketball.”
To exceed the performance needs for Derrick’s unique style of play which includes extreme changes in direction, acceleration and explosiveness, adidas designers made the D Rose 3.5 more supportive, comfortable and responsive than its predecessor. The shoe fits even closer to the foot for faster cuts and features a SPRINTWEB upper engineered specifically for his style of play, which reduces weight with maximum support and breathability.
Additional performance features include an ergonomic ankle collar pocket to ensure maximum support during hard cuts and a breathable mesh tongue to improve comfort. SPRINTFRAME technology features an external heel counter to reduce weight and allow for energy return and motion control, giving Derrick his best performing signature shoe to date to improve his performance on court.
The bold spiral overlay pattern is inspired by Derrick’s goal to tighten his game and functionally it increases flexibility and provides optimum toe protection. The synthetic leather upper features the spiral protruding from the D Rose logo on the ankle to represent how his on and off-court success continues to grow from the support of his family, who inspired the logo. Chicago call-outs on the inside of the tongue showcase the essence of Rose, including a “Rooted in Chicago” graphic with lettering, colors and shapes inspired by Derrick’s tattoos and the Chicago flag. Each colorway of the D Rose 3.5 will feature special graphics, materials and colors that give details about Derrick’s life and style of play.
The three stripes are again featured on the back of the shoe to represent Rose’s speed, and now wrap around the outsole so opponents will see them not only when he drives past them, but also goes over them.
The D Rose 3.5 launches at retailers worldwide on January 31 for $160 in away (black/white/red) and home (gray/black/red) colorways. The shoe will launch in six additional editions through April.
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FACT SHEET
D ROSE LOGO: The D Rose logo features three petals that revolve around the letter “D” and number “1” in the center. The personal meaning of the logo is twofold. Like the flower, each petal is unique to represent his fast, creative drives to the basket, which he honed with physical play on the courts of Murray Park in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The logo also pays homage to his family – with mother Brenda in the center of the Rose and his three brothers Reggie, Allan and Dwayne as the petals – who guided him from that neighborhood to NBA superstardom.
OUTSOLE: The three stripes are again featured on the back of the shoe to represent Derrick’s speed, and they now wrap around the outsole so opponents will see them not only when he drives past them, but also goes over them. miCoach compatible.
WEIGHT: 12.3 ounces
SIZES: 6 – 15
SRP: $160.00
PRODUCT ROLLOUT:
ColorwayRelease
black/red/white – Away – release date: Jan. 31, 2013
grey/black/red – Home – release date:Jan. 31, 2013
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ESPN's Big Monday. The No. 1 team, the Louisville Cardinals in the house. And you know the UConn Huskies would be pumped up for the game.
The Huskies started out fast but faded late as Louisville used a big early run in the second half on their way to a 73-58 win in front of 14,287 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT.
UConn falls to 12-4 (2-2 Big East) while Louisville improves to 16-1 (4-0).
The Huskies were led freshman Omar Calhoun's 20 points. Shabazz Napier added 12 points and six assists while Ryan Boatright had 11 points and six assists.
DeAndre Daniels and Niels Giffey led the Huskies with five rebounds each with Daniels adding nine points and Giffey four.
Russ Smith led the way for the Cardinals with 23 points. Chane Behanan chipped in with 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
Peyton Silva, who spent most of the first half on the bench with two fouls, finished with 11 points. Gorgui Dieng led the Cardinals with 16 rebounds to go along with his six points.
With Silva on the bench, UConn was able to build up their lead in the first half. The Cardinals did keep it close though. The Huskies had a chance to take a double digits lead with 2:19 left but a Daniels turnover led to a Cardinals basket to cut it to six.
A missed shot by Tyler Olander and Behanan dunk cut it to four before a heads up play by Calhoun got it to six at the buzzer.
In the second half though, it was all Cardinals as their speed and tenacious defense wore down the Huskies. They used a 19-5 run to seize control of the game and never looked back.
This was a tough loss for the Huskies and the first time they've lost this badly this season. I really thought they played well in the first half and lost their way in the second half.
They really couldn't do much offensively with the pressure that the Cardinals put on him.
One thing is for certain.
I fully expect the Huskies to play better their next time out. That will come on Saturday afternoon when they travel to the Peterson Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers. Tip is scheduled for 12 p.m.
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Louisville Cardinals @ UConn Huskies 1.14.13 box score
Here are the postgame quotes from UConn head coach Kevin Ollie.
Here are UConn's postgame notes.
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HARTFORD, January 14, 2013: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the parent New York Rangers have reassigned forward Jason Wilson to the Whale from its ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors.
Wilson, a 2010 Ranger fifth-round draft pick (130th overall) has skated in 20 games with the Road Warriors, scoring one goal and adding four assists for five points. The 6-2, 205-pound second-year pro also has 53 penalty minutes, which ranks him fifth on the Greenville club. Prior to being assigned to the Road Warriors November 29, the 22-year-old Wilson had missed the Whale’s first 17 games due to injury.
Last season with Greenville, Wilson played 56 games and had four goals and 10 assists for 14 points, along with 102 PIM, the third-highest total among Greenville skaters.
The Whale are back in action tomorrow night, Tuesday, January 15, traveling to Portland to meet the Pirates in a 7:00 PM game. All of the action of that contest can be heard live on “Beethoven Radio” AM 1290. Fans can also listen on-line at www.ctwhale.com, and video streaming is available at www.ahllive.com). The next home game for the Whale is Wednesday, January 23, a 7:00 battle with the Adirondack Phantoms.
Whale tickets start as low as $10 each ($12 each when tickets are purchased on the day of the game), at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, through TicketMaster Charge-by-Phone at 1-800-745-3000 and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets for the Whale’s 2012-13 AHL season are also available. For information on season seats, and all of the Whale’s many ticketing options, visit www.ctwhale.com, or call the CT Whale ticket office at (860) 548-2000 to talk with an account executive today.
When the UConn Huskies men's basketball team takes on the Louisville Cardinals on Monday night, they'll be taking on the new No. 1 team in both polls.
UConn did return to the others receiving votes of both polls after being out last week.
The Cardinals are followed by the Indiana Hoosiers, Puke Blue Devils, Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan Wolverines in both polls.
Joining Louisville in the top 25 from the Big East are the Syracuse Orange (6/6) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (20/20).
The Marquette Golden Eagles are ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll but are among the others receiving votes in the Coaches' Poll. The Cincinnati Bearcats are ranked No. 24 in the Coaches' Poll but are among the others receiving votes in the AP Poll.
The Huskies are joined by the Georgetown Hoyas among the others receiving votes in both polls. The Pittsburgh Panthers are among the others receiving votes in the AP Poll.
For a full look at the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings – Week 11 (Jan. 14), please click on the continue reading button below if you're on the home page.
| AP Top 25 | USA Today Coaches Poll | ||||||||
| RK | TEAM | REC | PTS | PVS | RK | TEAM | REC | PTS | PVS |
| 1 | Louisville (36) | 15-1 | 1,591 | 3 | 1 | Louisville (18) | 15-1 | 753 | 4 |
| 2 | Indiana (13) | 15-1 | 1,527 | 5 | 2 | Indiana (6) | 15-1 | 718 | 5 |
| 3 | Duke (14) | 15-1 | 1,501 | 1 | 3 | Duke (7) | 15-1 | 707 | 1 |
| 4 | Kansas (1) | 14-1 | 1,416 | 6 | 4 | Kansas | 14-1 | 680 | 6 |
| 5 | Michigan (1) | 16-1 | 1,415 | 2 | 5 | Michigan | 16-1 | 678 | 2 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 16-1 | 1,284 | 7 | 6 | Syracuse | 16-1 | 619 | 7 |
| 7 | Arizona | 15-1 | 1,205 | 4 | 7 | Arizona | 15-1 | 574 | 3 |
| 8 | Gonzaga | 16-1 | 1,141 | 9 | 8 | Gonzaga | 16-1 | 552 | 8 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 15-2 | 1,041 | 8 | 9 | Florida | 12-2 | 526 | 9 |
| 10 | Florida | 12-2 | 1,019 | 11 | 10 | Creighton | 16-1 | 489 | 11 |
| 11 | Ohio State | 13-3 | 939 | 15 | 11 | Ohio State | 13-3 | 436 | 14 |
| 12 | Creighton | 16-1 | 896 | 13 | 12 | Minnesota | 15-2 | 433 | 10 |
| 13 | Butler | 14-2 | 855 | 14 | 13 | Butler | 14-2 | 370 | 17 |
| 14 | North Carolina State | 14-2 | 836 | 20 | 14 | San Diego State | 14-2 | 366 | 15 |
| 15 | San Diego State | 14-2 | 704 | 16 | 15 | North Carolina State | 14-2 | 321 | 21 |
| 16 | Kansas State | 13-2 | 670 | 18 | 16 | Missouri | 12-3 | 298 | 12 |
| 17 | Missouri | 12-3 | 598 | 10 | 17 | Michigan State | 14-3 | 286 | 18 |
| 18 | Michigan State | 14-3 | 426 | 22 | 18 | Kansas State | 13-2 | 243 | 23 |
| 19 | New Mexico | 15-2 | 368 | 25 | 19 | Virginia Commonwealth | 14-3 | 178 | 24 |
| 20 | Notre Dame | 14-2 | 295 | 17 | 20 | Notre Dame | 14-2 | 155 | 16 |
| 21 | Oregon | 14-2 | 238 | NR | 21 | New Mexico | 15-2 | 147 | NR |
| 22 | Virginia Commonwealth | 14-3 | 212 | NR | 22 | Illinois | 14-4 | 125 | 13 |
| 23 | Illinois | 14-4 | 199 | 12 | 23 | UNLV | 14-3 | 109 | 19 |
| 24 | UCLA | 14-3 | 185 | NR | 24 | Cincinnati | 14-3 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | Marquette | 12-3 | 177 | NR | 25 | UCLA | 14-3 | 38 | NR |
| Dropped from rankings: | Dropped from rankings: | ||||||||
| Georgetown 19, Cincinnati 21, Wichita State 23, UNLV 24 | Georgetown 22, Wyoming 25 | ||||||||
| Others receiving votes: | Others receiving votes: | ||||||||
| Cincinnati 121, Connecticut 70, Georgetown 56, Ole Miss 55, UNLV 26, Wisconsin 25, Boise State 9, Miami (FL) 9, Wichita State 6, Temple 5, Pittsburgh 2, Baylor 1, Utah State 1, Wyoming 1 | Oregon 37, Georgetown 32, Marquette 23, Wisconsin 23, Wichita State 19, Ole Miss 14, Wyoming 13, Connecticut 10, Miami (FL) 8, Oklahoma State 8, Boise State 2, Bucknell 2, Utah State 2, Iowa State 1 | ||||||||
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